Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Bites

crust: 1 1/2 c graham cracker
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c butter, softened
Bites: 3 pkg cream cheese, softened
2/3c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 c whipping cream
3 eggs
1/2 c pecan halves, chopped
1 Tbsp butter, softened
1 Tbsp pked brown sugar
1/3 c caramel topping

Preheat oven 325. Crust: line a rectangular pan with foil.  mix all ingredients. press in bottom of pan using fork and bake 8-10 mins; cool.

Beat cream cheese w/mixer until smooth.  Gradually beat in sugar and vanilla.  Beat in whipping cream.  Beat in eggs one at a time.  Pour over crust.  Stir together pecans, butter, brown sugar and caramel topping in separate bowl until mixed.  Drop evenly over cheesecake.

Bake 30-35 minutes.  Let stand 30 minutes to cool on rack.  Cover and refrigator at least 2 hours.  Cut cheesecake with 1 1/4" round cutter; place on serving plate.  Drizzle caramel topping over top if desired.

Can't wait to taste this one!!! pics coming soon :)